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Early Childhood Intervention
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Behavioral Concerns
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Questions & Answers - Behavior Concerns
My son quit putting a lot of strange objects in his mouth due to
the fact that the school will not allow it. But now he chews his
tongue and constantly grinds his teeth even while awake and pops his
jaw. When I mention it to the dentist they don't seem to recognize
how excessive it is, and I worry that by the time the wear and tear
on his mouth and jaw structure becomes visually apparent it will be
a major problem to fix the damage.
I would seek a second opinion from a dentist and also consult with
your son's pediatrician. If he has his permanent teeth, then the
constant grinding will wear away the enamel. Sometimes teeth grinding
and jaw popping can be due to misaligned teeth or a misaligned jaw.
However, since your son first started with putting things in his mouth
and has now progressed to these other behaviors that may suggest it is
sensory in nature and he has a "need" to do this. I would suggest also
consulting with an occupational therapist in your son's school or at the
local hospital or clinic to complete a sensory evaluation on your son to
determine if they can help eliminate these behaviors through therapy or
channel them into something more appropriate.
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Questions & Answers - Behavior Concerns
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